In presenting a model of four-year technical-vocational education, the author proposes that the extension of technical-vocational education in the community college could result in the better utilization of existing facilities while preparing a greater number of technicians to meet manpower needs. (Author/AG)

Considered programs for engineering technology that provide professionals familiar with sophisticated machines, instruments, computers, industrial processes, and transportation and communication systems with a bachelor's degree program. These programs also provided community college students with two year technician training an opportunity to…

Presents a listing of the number of students graduating from B.S., certified B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. programs in chemistry from different American universities. Briefly discusses rankings of different colleges. (DC)

Bachelors degrees in engineering show a 13 percent rise over last year; doctorates have yet to be affected by the undergraduate enrollment boom. (Author/BB)

The bachelor of science program in technology and business studies at the University of Strathclyde was assessed through a survey of 190 graduates. Positive elements were broad range of subjects in the first year, specialization in later years, flexible entry points, and interpersonal skills training. (SK)

Uses data from the 1992 follow-up to the High School and Beyond longitudinal study to identify the percentage of the observed earnings premium attributable to a bachelor's degree, extent to which this percentage varies based on characteristics taken into account in the analyses (e.g., ability, job tenure and experience, industry, and occupation),…

Discusses the benefits and potential pitfalls being examined by higher education officials, particularly at historically black college, as more two-year colleges begin to offer bachelor's degrees. (EV)

This case study describes a comprehensive program evaluation of a human service bachelor's degree program at a midsize, traditional university. The program evaluation model is describes, as well as the multiple methods used for gathering data. Critiques and recommendations are provided as advice to those interested in conducting their own program…

Responses from 217 graduates with 2-year degrees in office systems identified tasks and responsibilities performed by office support staff. A majority felt that a four-year degree would be beneficial in finding a job and obtaining promotions. (JOW)

Program objectives of the National League of Nursing-accredited bachelor's degree were compared with the professional nursing behaviors that reflect the seven values identified by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. The majority of the schools' program objectives reflected at least one of the behaviors indicative of each of the seven…

Explores the relationships among the number of credits earned in the first and subsequent years of enrollment, the pace at which credits are earned, and bachelor's degree attainment. (Author)

Measures of professional socialization were completed by 479 on-campus and 469 distance education nursing students and 246 nonnursing students. Distance students had the highest scores, nonnursing students the lowest. Health care and preceptorship experiences were critical factors in the socialization process. (Contains 52 references.) (SK)